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An experienced investor’s end of tax year checklist
The clock is ticking down before the end of the 2025/26 tax year, when any tax-free savings and investment allowances are lost. For experienced investors, though, the deadline for some tax-saving schemes is even earlier.
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AI disruption: does the software selloff create contrarian buying opportunities?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances prompt a software stock market selloff, we ask which stocks could withstand the disruption and where you should consider putting your money to profit
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Could house prices be on the up in 2026 following a stagnant 2025?
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What is physical AI, and how can you invest in it?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly taking physical form and could completely transform how we live. How can investors gain exposure?
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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most important stock market indices and has more than tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500, and which companies does it contain?
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I wish I knew what asset allocation was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Asset allocation is the process of dividing your investments between different asset classes, such as shares, bonds, property, cash and gold. Here's how it works.
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How to invest as the shine wears off consumer brands
Consumer brands no longer impress with their labels. Customers just want what works at a bargain price. That’s a problem for the industry giants, says Jamie Ward
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A niche way to diversify your exposure to the AI boom
The AI boom is still dominating markets, but specialist strategies can help diversify your risks
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New PM Sanae Takaichi has a mandate and a plan to boost Japan's economy
Opinion Markets applauded new prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory – and Japan's economy and stockmarket have further to climb, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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